Inventory Clerk - Temporary

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Information Technology Services (ITS) Infrastructure department at Arbor Lakes seeks a temporary Inventory Clerk to support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, and inventory management, using online databases and barcode systems.

This role requires 2+ years in a warehouse setting, ability to operate a forklift, and the stamina for loading/unloading equipment. It offers hybrid work and an hourly rate up to $22 for 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a telecommunication warehouse or similar.
• Experience in confidentiality, customer service, and organization.
• Ability to operate forklifts and lifting equipment.
• Must drive a University vehicle with a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily receiving, stocking, and inventory control.
• Reconcile packing slips and invoices with received materials.
• Forecast stock levels and initiate replenishment actions.
• Perform audits and report discrepancies to management.
• Assist with loading/unloading, deliveries, and site access as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Receiving & stocking

Data entry

Barcode scanning

Driver license

Troubleshooting

Vehicle operation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Barcode readers

Label makers

Network applications

PC/tablets

Job description

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Information and Technology Services (ITS) has an) opening for a temporary Inventory Clerk in the ITS Infrastructure department located at Arbor Lakes. The ITS Warehouse area handles over 10 million dollars of inventory yearly. This position will assist in managing the daily operations related to receiving, inventory management, ordering, stocking, staging, entering information into appropriate databases, disbursing inventory, and communicating product availability.

Primary responsibilities are: accurate receiving/stocking/distributing and recording of the inventory into and through the warehouse. You will have experience working with inventory management in a warehouse setting. Can operate a personal computer, tablets, and other devices and software packages or its equivalent. Typically, you will complete the daily tasks assigned but be able to respond to non-routine requests.

Responsibilities*

Ensure accurate management of daily operations related to product receiving, shipping, stocking shelves, and inventory management. This is accomplished through an online inventory database and data bar coding. Verifies, enters, and reconciles packing slips and invoices to materials received vs. ordered for accuracy per inventory procedures. Identify and tracks missing shipments and notify management and vendors of discrepancies promptly. Maintain detailed records of inventory on hand/ordered and monitor stock levels to forecast and initiate actions to replenish, ensuring needed materials are kept at agreed upon levels. Perform regular inventory audits per set protocols. Report and conduct research to resolve inventory discrepancies identified during the inventory cycle counting process. Collect online requests, identify materials from blue prints, initiate internal work orders and perform order fulfillment by dispatching or delivering to the requested location(s). Using the online inventory systems, researches and helps staff to find/pull parts for orders upon request. Stages specially ordered materials/equipment for projects per protocol. Assist staff in loading/unloading of equipment on vehicles and into warehouses or storage facilities. Perform pick up or delivery to job sites or to departmental contacts. Promote understanding with customers on the benefits of the IT service provider model to help foster collaboration. Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintain clean shipping supply area; comply with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Collaborate with team members and support teams to propose service improvement requests and opportunities. Help with analysis, planning, testing, and implementation of improvement solutions

Required Qualifications*

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience working in a telecommunication warehouse and/or other warehouse environment with an understanding of supply, inventory, and disbursement and shipping procedures
• 2+ years of experience in a related role requiring confidentiality, customer service, organization, prioritization, and troubleshooting to assist customers
• Operate an 8,000 lb. capacity forklift and maneuver large reels of cable
• Operate a 2,000 lb. scissor lift for loading onto trailer, transportation, and unloading purposes
• Experience using motorized floor jacks to move large amounts of materials and equipment
• Assign supplies, specifications, equipment from work orders, bill of materials and physical blue prints
• Familiar with operating a personal computer with knowledge on using network applications, label makers and bar code readers
• Experience driving, loading, and un-loading a service truck
• Unload, transport, maneuver, and stock telecommunication equipment weighing up to 50lbs onto shelves, trucks, or to work sites daily. Buildings may be under construction and without elevators
• Meet the requirements of driving a U-M vehicle and have a valid driver license with less than 7 points

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Additional Information

This position is a temporary position with an hourly rate of up to $22 per hour for 29 hours per week. Candidate must be able to fulfill the requirements to drive a University vehicle.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.